Sylvia’s eyes filled with tears as she read the words printed in pencil on the tiny sliver of sack paper:
My sweet Sylvia,
As the sun sets on next summer’s long hours, I respectfully request that you consider becoming my bride. I promise to love you with all my heart, forever and ever. I already talked to your Daddy and he was pleased. Sylvia, won’t you be mine?
All my love,
Elmer
My great aunt and uncle inspired this story with their sixty-plus year marriage. Not only were they the model of abiding love, they always seemed to like one another; they were friends. I can only hope one day to find a love so true and blessed.
Until Monday, I remain hopeful and Unstoppable.
That's me, the Unstoppable Ms. Start. The Ms. was Mrs. up until December 20th when my spouse left me and our little girl to start anew. Now, not only am I a writer and design professional, on-the-go mom, and true-to-herself woman, I'm thrust into that ugly "D" word. I'm here to share my divorce journey, my life as a mom and writer, the fears, stress and ultimate triumphs that come from starting over. My plan: to Emerge Unstoppable!
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Friday, March 25, 2011
Sylvia’s Roses – The Reveal
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ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this beautiful story, Lindy. :-)
Thanks Pam. They were an amazing couple. Wish you could have known them. Their little yellow house on the dirt road down in Laurens County would have really appealed to you. - Lindy
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